Jeffrey Ritter is new town administrator in Sterling
By Ken Cleveland CORRESPONDENTSTERLING — Jeffrey Ritter was selected as Sterling's new town administrator, after a discussion in which each of the three selectmen had a different preference.
Selectman Brian J. Patacchiola initially nominated Carter Terenzini, of Spencer, during Wednesday night's meeting, while Selectman Robert F. Cutler said he preferred Michael Slzosek, of Ludlow.
Chairman Ronald A. Furmaniuk said he would opt for Mr. Ritter, a Harvard resident who is currently town coordinator in Templeton. The board eventually voted 2-1 for Mr. Ritter, with Mr. Patacchiola against.
Mr. Furmaniuk, who was participating in the meeting remotely, said the selection process included substantial research and feedback, and ultimately, "Our goal was to find some who is the best fit possible."
The town will now negotiate with Mr. Ritter on contract terms.
If Mr. Ritter accepts this position this will be a great loss for our town. I don't care who you are, Mr. Ritter has treated everyone well, even the people who treated him very badly. This is because he is a professional person, and we will not find anyone with the standards he has, willing to put up with the abuse he has. I wonder why the people of this town are willing to pay huge wages to our Light and Water people, but have not taken Mr. Ritter's position seriously. We will pay for this mistake because unless we can find a person willing to work for poor wages, all the work and things Mr. Ritter has accomplished will go no where. Bev.
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